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Johann Sebastian Bach
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Arcangelo Corelli
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Georg Philipp Telemann
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Ludwig van Beethoven
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Henry Purcell
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Henry Purcell (10th September 1659 – 21st November 1695), was an English composer of the Baroque period. He is generally considered to be o… read moreHenry Purcell (10th September 1659 – 21st November 1695), was an English composer of the Baroque period. He is generally considered to be one of England's greatest composers — indeed, he has often been called England's finest n… read moreHenry Purcell (10th September 1659 – 21st November 1695), was an English composer of the Baroque period. He is generally considered to be one of England's greatest composers — indeed, he has often been called England's finest native composer. Purcell incorporated Italian and French styl… read more -
Luigi Boccherini
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
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Franz Joseph Haydn
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